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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND OFFICE CLOSURES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1990 Regular Make the Scene, Keep Ramsey Clean Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 6, 1989 Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, February 8, 1990 Regular Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 13, 1990 Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, February 14, 1990 Regular Economic Development Commission Meeting Wednesday, February 14, 1990 Regular Fire Department Meeting Wednesday, February 14, 1990 Regular Airport Commission Meeting Monday, February 19, 1990 City offices closed in observance of Washington's Birthday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, 1990 Fire Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 1990 Regular Board of Adjustment Meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 26, 1990 Regular City Council Meeting All meetings are held at the Ramsey Municipal Center unless indicated otherwise. 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 5, 1990 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CITY HALL , ~- City Council met on December 19, 1989 and awarded a contract to Ceres for Ramsey's Christmas tree chipping project. Council appointed Douglas Powers and Terry Klosterman and reappointed Virgil Barnes and David Chapman to the Airport Commis- sion. Roy Shumway and Charles LaDue were reap- pointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council members Pearson and Cich, David Bawden, Alfred LaTour, Jayme Spence, Steven Wilson, David Hartley and Bruce Hoeke were reappointed to the Fire Board. Council authorized the purchase of a 35 mm camera with accessories for the Police Depart- ment. A public hearing regarding ADH's request for an off-sale liquor license was scheduled for January 9. A contract was awarded to Hunerberg Construc- tion for the City Hall handicap accessibility project. Stanhope Terrace (16 rural residential lots located just east of Stanhope River Hills), Oleo Acres (4 rural residential lots north of Forest Hideaway), and Trott Brook Ridge (12 rural residential lots east of Sports Haven and Golden Eagle Estates) received preliminary plat approval. Council adopted an or- dinance to rezone the proposed plat of Fleischer's 2nd Addition (located on the east side of Nowthen Blvd., south of 149th Lane) from B-1 Business and R-3 Urban Residential to R-1 Urban Residential. Council introduced ordinances to rezone the propos- ed plats of Trott Brook Ponds, Carr Addition, Rum River Bluff and Heatherwood Hills to Planned Unit Developments. The preliminary concepts for Trott Brook Ponds, Carr Addition, Rum River Bluff and Heatherwood Hills all received approval with con- tingencies and an additional review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council adopted or- dinances to regulate nudity in City licensed on-sale intoxicating and non-intoxicating liquor establishments. Sorteberg's 6th Addition (17 rural residential lots south and east of Countryside Estates) received final plat approval. The City At- torney was directed to draft ordinances regulating sauna and massage parlors and pawn shops. A resolution was adopted establishing a joint powers agreement for mutual fire aid with Elk River, Anoka, Andover, Ham Lake, Oak Grove, St. Francis and Coon Rapids. Council approved the purchase of pagers, dump tank, turn-out gear and hose for the Fire Department. Council introduced an ordinance establishing the proposed Mississippi Trail Corridor alignment. Council adopted Oridnance #89-33 amending the Comprehensive Plan and establishing 4 in 40 density zoning. The City Attorney was directed to proceed to acquire right-of-way for the extension of 153rd Avenue. Council met on January 3, 1990 and designated certain financial institutions as official depositories of City funds for 1990. Council made it's 1990 organizational appointments. The City Council ap- proved a $250 sponsorship in the National Sports Center in Blaine. Council met on January 9 and the City Attorney was directed to research whether the City can adopt an ordinance prohibiting minors to purchase cigaret- tes and imposing a penalty for same. Council ap- proved the purchase of a copy machine and 3 work stations for the Community Development Depart- ment. Ken Wagner, Bernie Vevea and Barbara Wiley were reappointed to the Economic Development Commission. Council adopted a resolution re- questing a MUSA expansion to include area south and east of Sunfish Lake. Council adopted an or- dinance prohibiting lewd conduct. The City Attorney was directed to draft an ordinance amendment that would expand hours of operation at off-sale and on- sale intoxicating liquor establishments to be consis- tent with Minnesota statute (New Year's Day, In- dependence Day and 1 :00 a.m. on Mondays). Mayor Reimann and Richard Netzloff were reappointed to the Quad Cities Cable TV Commission. The City Attorney was directed to research whether or not the City can impose snowmobiling regulations along State and County roads. JUST IN CASE IT SNOWS... SNOWBIRDS Basically, this means don't park your motor vehi- cle on any city street during a snowfall, or afterwards, until it is plowed. There are a thousand excuses for leaving your vehicle parked along the roadway and causing the plows to go around it. None of them are valid. We will tag and tow! Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide for safe and effi- cient snow plowing services. POLICY REGARDING SNOWPLOWING The City of Ramsey plows all City streets when the snow depth is two inches or more. Normal plow- ing starts at 2:00 a.m. or sooner if possible. Wind conditions will affect starting times. Cars parked on unplowed roads will be tagged and towed. It is against the law to push or plow snow onto a City street from private property. Underground sprinkler systems installed in ditches and boulevards will not be repaired by the City if damaged by the snowplow. The City of Ramsey is divided into five routes with each route containing at least one major collector street which is plowed almost immediately. Other streets are plowed in the order determined by the driver for the fastest and most practical way to open all roads as soon as possible. Cul-de-sacs and short dead end streets are divided into three routes and are plowed with different plows which add speed and efficiency to the plowing operation. USE CAUTION WITH SNOW THROWERS The Anoka County Extension Service cautions consumers who clear driveways and sidewalks with snow throwers to use extreme caution when clear- ing snow and debris from clogged discharge chutes and blocked augers/collectors of the machines. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, some 4,000 snow thrower users receive hospital emergency room treatment each year for injuries suffered while removing snow. Most are hand and finger cuts and amputations happen- ing when consumers try to clear snow from the discharge chute of the machine or debris from the auger/collectors. CPSC offered the following safety hints for snow thrower users: . Keep hands and feet away from all rotating and moving parts. . Stop the engine (remove the key, spark plug wire, or power cord) whenever you leave the operator position to make repairs, adjustments or inspections. . Never put your hand in the discharge chute or near the auger/collector to remove snow, sticks or other debris. Blocked auger/collectors and im- pellers can "spring back" when cleared and may cause personal injury, even with the engine stop- ped. Always use an object such as a trowel or long stick to clear blockages. . Never leave a running snow thrower unattended; shut down the motor if you must leave the machine for any time. . Keep the area of operation clear of other people and pets. Do not aim the discharge at people, pets, automobiles, windows, etc. · Fill the fuel tank of gasoline-powered machines with extreme care. Never fill the fuel tank indoors or add fuel to a running or hot engine. . Be aware of the power cord on electrically- powered snow throwers at all times. . Check the machine often if you are using the equipment sporadically over the winter season. Inspect for loose or missing safety guards...watch for loose nuts, bolts, or fasteners. . Refer to the owner's manual for specific instruc- tions on the operation, care and maintenance of the snow thrower. RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. 427.1410 CITY COUNCIL Mayor Gary Reimann Councilmember Richard Cich Councilmember Stephen F. Deluca Councilmember Alan Pearson Councilmember Kenneth Peterson COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS Gerald Zimmerman, Planning & Zoning Roy Shumway, Board Of Adjustment Ron Hetland, Park & Recreation Ken Wagner, Economic Development Jack Ippel, Airport Richard Sieber, Charter AI Pearson, Fire Board Cable T.V. Commission Rep. Richard Netzloff CITY STAFF Administrator David Hartley Attorney William Goodrich Building Official Glyn Huff Community Development Dir. Mark Banwart Engineer Peter Raatikka Finance Officer Sandra Ashley Fire Chief Bruce Hoeke Parks/Utilities Coordinator Mark Boos Police Chief Mike Auspos Public Works Sup. Merle Mevissen Assessor John Keefe Personnel Coordinator Kay McAloney Environmental Specialist Bruce Bacon HOME PHONE 753-1566 753-4038 427-1254 427-8198 427-3844 753-4387 753-4392 753-4086 441-1971 753-4165 421-2161 427-8198 427-5815 427-1410 421-5424 427-1410 427-1410 427-5860 427-1410 427-1410 427-1741 427-6812 427 -4180 427-1410 427-1410 427-1410 POLICY REGARDING SANDING OF CITY STREETS The City of Ramsey sands all main intersections, dangerous hills and curves and certain bus stops as needed to control traffic. It is cost prohibitive to sand every inch of every street. As temperature deter- mines the effectiveness of a salt/sand mixture, san- ding will not be done on extremely cold days except in emergency situations. Some of the main intersections along State and County roads are sanded as they are plowed. Others are sanded after all roads are cleared of snow, as the sand is needed for ballast on the trucks. For ice storms when no plowing is taking place, sanding is done in order of importance with intersections along the State and County roads first and all others im- mediately thereafter until finished. SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS THE FOllOWING AREAS ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE OF SNOWMOBilES: 1. Private property owned by driver or snowmobile owner. 2. Along outside edge of ditches along C.S.A.H., MN and U.S. highways. 3. Along ditch areas of City streets and streets themselves except 1990 Urban Area. 4. City streets at age 16-17 with snowmobile safe- ty certificate. 5. City streets at age 18 + without snowmobile safety certificate. 6. Along Highways #'s 47 and 10 and County Road #'s 5 and 116 in 1990 Urban Area on out- side slope of ditch. 7. Other person's private property with written permission from owner. 8. Any designated snowmobile trail (Ramsey does not have any at the present time). THE FOllOWING AREAS ARE NOT OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE OF SNOWMOBilES: 1. City/County parks and ski trails. 2. Upon C.SAH., MN or U.S. highways other than outside ditch slope. 3. Any median area of a divided highway. 4. Upon City streets unless age limit conforms to that above. 5. Private property without permission. 6. 1990 Urban Area (upon public property or City streets). 7. Lakes that have no access other than private property. HOURS OF OPERATION: Cannot operate machines: Sundays through Thursdays from 11 :00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (of next day) Saturdays from 1 :00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (of next day) Sundays (besides above) from 1 :00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Friday is not left out since Thursday, 11 :00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., therefore includes Friday morning hours). IN OTHER WORDS: You can ride Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m. and you can ride Fri- day and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1 :00 a.m. of the next day.